Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [troo]
- /tru/
- /ˈtruːɪŋ /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [troo]
- /tru/
Definitions of trueing word
- adjective trueing being in accordance with the actual state or conditions; conforming to reality or fact; not false: a true story. 1
- adjective trueing real; genuine; authentic: true gold; true feelings. 1
- adjective trueing sincere; not deceitful: a true interest in someone's welfare. 1
- adjective trueing firm in allegiance; loyal; faithful; steadfast: a true friend. 1
- adjective trueing being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something: the true meaning of his statement. 1
- adjective trueing conforming to or consistent with a standard, pattern, or the like: a true copy. 1
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Origin of trueing
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English trewe (adj. and adv.), Old English trēowe (adj.) loyal, trusty, honest (see trow, truce); akin to Dutch trouw, German treu, Old Norse tryggr, Gothic triggws
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Parts of speech for Trueing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trueing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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